Seafood Chowder Spice Blend

Here’s a homemade seafood chowder spice blend that’s very similar in style to traditional East Coast Canadian chowder seasoning like the one in your photo.

Homemade Seafood Chowder Spice Blend

Makes about ½ cup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp dried parsley

• 1 tbsp dried chives

• 2 tsp dried onion flakes

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp celery seed

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried dill

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp savory (if you have it — very Maritime-style)

• ½ tsp crushed bay leaf

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

• 1 tbsp sea salt or kosher salt

Instructions

1. Mix everything together in a small jar.

2. Let it sit a day before using so the flavors blend.

3. Store sealed in a cool cupboard for up to 6 months.

How to Use It

For a seafood chowder:

• Use about 1 to 1½ tablespoons per large pot (6–8 servings).

• Add it while cooking the onions/celery so the herbs bloom in the butter.

It’s especially good with:

• haddock

• salmon

• shrimp

• scallops

• lobster

• clams

Simple Creamy Seafood Chowder Base

A classic base for the spice blend:

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 3 potatoes, cubed

• 3 cups seafood or chicken broth

• 2 cups milk or cream

• 1 lb mixed seafood

• 1 tbsp chowder spice blend

Directions

1. Cook onion and celery in butter until soft.

2. Add potatoes, broth, and chowder spice.

3. Simmer until potatoes are tender.

4. Add seafood and cook 5–7 minutes.

5. Stir in milk/cream and heat gently — don’t boil.

Serve with biscuits or fresh bread.